Senior Manager - Training

Protecting Today. Preserving Tomorrow. The Red Sea Way Red Sea Fire & Rescue is a proud subsidiary of Red Sea Global (RSG) and an integral part of the RSG Group of companies. We are dedicated to delivering world-class fire and rescue services across The Red Sea destination, ensuring the highest standards of safety, preparedness, and emergency response. Aligned with RSG s vision for regenerative development, we operate with shared strategic goals and collaborative excellence across the group - strengthening our capabilities, advancing innovation, and enabling us to protect people, assets, and the environment with precision and professionalism. Be part of a legacy that is redefining safety standards in one of the world s most ambitious destinations. Join Red Sea Fire & Rescue and contribute to shaping a safer future for Saudi Arabia and the world. Role Purpose The Senior Manager Fire & Rescue Awareness is responsible for leading and managing the delivery of all training and development services across Red Sea Fire & Rescue Services (RSFRS). The role focuses on developing, maintaining, and continuously enhancing training strategies aligned with the operational risk profile of Red Sea Global, while ensuring compliance with international standards and best practices. This role also supports leadership within the Prevent & Awareness function and may deputize for the Director when required. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Strategy Deputize for the Prevent & Awareness Director when required Lead the development and execution of the RSFRS training strategy Establish and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships Drive continuous improvement in line with international best practices Training and Development Develop and implement training policies, procedures, and frameworks Conduct annual training needs analysis across RSFRS Design and deliver structured training programs, objectives, and materials Achieve accreditation for training facilities and programs through relevant bodies (e.g., NFPA) Lead the planning, design, and development of training facilities Operational Oversight Maintain readiness for operational deployment under a 24/7 coverage model Provide operational command at Silver level during emergency incidents Participate in incident investigations and support root cause analysis Performance and Governance Manage training department staff performance and development Implement systems for tracking, reporting, and evaluating training effectiveness Oversee contractor and supplier performance Ensure compliance with local and international regulations Financial Management Prepare, monitor, and manage departmental OPEX and CAPEX budgets Ensure effective cost control and resource allocation Key Stakeholders Internal Education Talent Development, HR, Health & Safety, Resilience & Risk, EMS, Security, Marine Logistics External Training institutions, contractors and suppliers, NFPA, Civil Defense, GACA, and other regulatory bodies Requirements Qualifications Bachelor s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional qualification Experience Minimum 25 years experience in a professional fire and rescue service Experience managing a training function or department Proven experience in developing and delivering fire and rescue training programs Certifications Accredited instructor certifications across fire and rescue disciplines NFPA instructor certification preferred Skills Leadership and people management Excellent communication and presentation skills Strong situational awareness and decision-making abilities Ability to perform effectively under pressure Proficiency in training-related IT systems Physically fit to perform operational instructor duties Strong verbal and written English skills Additional Requirements Willingness to work in a site-based environment Availability for 24/7 operational deployment rotation